2017 VEF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7033 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.6302 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6871 BOB

2017 VEF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.7033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.6302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0731 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6928 to the December average rate of 0.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7033 was down 35.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,516 BOB

2016 Average 3,953 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,151 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.46 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6956

0.6694

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF to BOB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6916, compared to 0.6826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6916

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0662 BOB (High: 0.6963 / Low: 0.6302). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 BOB (High: 0.6960 / Low: 0.6885).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0662

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.6934) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.6934

2016 Avg (September) 0.6932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6976	0.6899	0.6928
February	0.6960	0.6885	0.6929
March	0.6954	0.6863	0.6932
April	0.6966	0.6786	0.6899
May	0.6989	0.6798	0.6895
June	0.6973	0.6803	0.6916
July	0.6992	0.6793	0.6886
August	0.6979	0.6707	0.6860
September	0.7033	0.6835	0.6934
October	0.6946	0.6533	0.6843
November	0.6963	0.6302	0.6717
December	0.6950	0.6387	0.6715